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Usually, this is about the time of year when we tell you to save the date for our annual Christmas Open House.

We love all the treats, trees, decorations, contests and everything that comes with the countdown to Christmas. At the moment, we are still working out some of the occupancy logistics for Christmas at Kelly’s, to make sure that it’s a safe and fun event for everyone. Until then, we do want to give you some good news to tie you over.

For 2020, we’ll be continuing our annual Countdown to Christmas Giveaways! So look out on Facebook and Instagram for details on how to enter.

For all the details on our full Open house plans, stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram profiles, where we’ll be announcing the dates, times and protocols we will be following, closer to the event.

Fall Mums are a pretty iconic plant during the autumn months. Our Florists have some tricks in their arsenal in order to make sure that your mums look stunning all season long.

1. Make sure that your fall mums are getting at least 6 hours of sunlight a day.
2. Don’t let your mums dry out. This trick is for both indoor and outdoor mums.
3. Try your best to make sure that you don’t overwater your mums. Soggy soil can prevent them from flowering and cause root rot. What to watch for, is yellowing leaves that turn black and fall off.
4. It is possible to have annual mums if they are planted in the spring or summer and have ample time to establish a good root system. They can stay in the ground during winter (especially with a layer of mulch for colder areas) if they are cut down to only a few inches above the soil. Potted mums should be brought inside and watered to just slightly moist during winter dormancy.
5. Your final tip is that you should be sure to deadhead old blooms frequently. This help encourages new growth.

We hope you enjoy your amazing fall mums this season!

Known for its heart-shaped blooms, Anthurium is a hearty and beautiful plant that will thrive for years to come if cared for properly. These magnificent plants must be watered weekly, although they should be allowed to dry in between waterings. Yellowing leaves are telltale signs of over-watering. They thrive in high light but not direct sunlight. They need excellent drainage to avoid root rot and be sure to deadhead frequently to allow new blooms to grow and flourish. If the stems appear weak as they grow, feel free to use a stake to keep them upright and grow to their full potential.

Another plant we absolutely love this time of year is Jasmine, as it is one of the best plants to keep in your home for it’s herbal and healing properties. It is proven to reduce stress and tension and lessen the effects of depression. It has notably been used in historic medical treatments for liver disease and keeps the air clean and free of toxins.

These fragrant plants may require a bit of effort, but the results are well worth the work. Dwarf varieties of jasmine make excellent houseplants. They require even moisture and a sunny location in the home. Vines can also be brought into the home and the height is easy to manage with pruning or pinching in the dormant season. Potted plants do not have access to extra nutrients, so they need fertilizing twice annually. Your jasmine plant will flower in late spring into summer and provide the most intoxicating fragrance.

We carry both of these unique and amazing plants in a variety of sizes, call or stop by to find yours!

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Do have a love for flowers?

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Kelly’s Flowers & Gift Boutique
17 Wilson St. East
Perth, Ontario